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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: seven checks where the approach path is 300 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
At the 300 ft gate: off the centreline.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,737 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 663 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 30 at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza took off with a takeoff distance of 358 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 88 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and headwind of 1 knot each.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 30, with the distance covered being less than 1 nautical mile in 21 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 18 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind turn was executed at an angle of 116.6 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile covered. The downwind leg itself was 2 nautical miles long and took 52 seconds to complete.
The pattern base leg turn was made at an angle of 7.8 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile covered. The final approach to runway 30 was made from the south-east, with a heading of 302.0 degrees at an altitude of 277 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was executed with a threshold speed that was well above the target, at 87 knots.
The touchdown point was 225 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 61 knots and an excellent touchdown rate of -81 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind of 1 knot each.
The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, which was completed in 3 minutes, and the aircraft used 5 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Beechcraft A36 Bonanza successfully landed at EGPK Glasgow Prestwick Airport, achieving a high score of 96.7%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south east, heading 302.0° at 0 nm and 277 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled descent onto the runway.
The landing was executed on runway 30, which has a length of 2,737 meters. The threshold height was good, suggesting that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was above the target speed, coming in at 87 kt. This may indicate that the pilot could have made some adjustments to the approach to achieve a more optimal speed.
The touchdown point was 225 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance. This may suggest that the pilot could have made some adjustments to the approach to achieve a more precise touchdown. However, the touchdown speed of 61 kt was good, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and speed effectively.
The touchdown rate of -81 fpm was excellent, indicating that the pilot was able to control the aircraft's descent and rate of descent effectively. This is a key factor in ensuring a safe and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, suggesting that the pilot was able to align the aircraft with the runway effectively.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 1 kt from 270°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 kt and a headwind of 1 kt, which is relatively minimal. Overall, the landing was executed well, with the pilot demonstrating good control and precision throughout the approach and landing.
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